However, while there was hope the injury was not as bad as worst feared, Thursday saw the Sky Blues confirm that it was the worst case scenario, Jones having ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and as such being ruled out for the rest of the season, with surgery planned in the coming weeks.

The youngster had been in excellent form during the current campaign, scoring five goals and chipping in with a further eight assists in 21 appearances across all competitions, but he will now have to wait until next season before he gets the chance to demonstrate his abilities for his current club or any potential suitors.